Tedfoldol
everything you have heard about this movie is true.
Bessie Smyth
Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
Sabah Hensley
This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
Stephanie
There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
poe-48833
In APOCALYPSE NOW, having survived an episodic Odyssey through the Heart of Darkness itself, Martin Sheen, as Captain Willard, finds himself, at long last, face to face with the man he's been sent to kill- the "renegade," Colonel Kurtz. His head shaven, as comfortable in the shadows as a leper, Kurtz speaks frankly to Willard about his mission in a compelling voice that rarely rises above a low conversational whisper. It's THAT voice that grabs Willard, and it's THAT voice that we hear again and again in LISTEN TO ME MARLON- and it's THAT voice that lends this documentary an almost Apocalyptic feel. Brando speaks frankly throughout, and it's always compelling. The eerie three-dimensional digital image of Brando lends the proceedings an even EERIER tone. "There is something sinister about film," writes Norman Mailer in THE SPOOKY ART. Of Brando, he says: "He seemed to have a charged subtext... the subtext- the emotion of the words he was using behind the words... that was what gave an unruly, all but uncontrolled, and smoldering air of menace to all that he did." As fascinating a document as they come, LISTEN TO ME MARLON is must-see.
paulski1-1
I regret writing this review, however, I feel I must provide feedback for better future movies / documentaries. I could only watch the first 5 minutes. The flickering words, flashing "bust", and quivering vocal was too much for my mind too handle. Seriously, I wanted to scream.I have had migraines for 41 years. This is the first time a film has triggered a migraine since 2004's "The Passion of the Christ," which was unnerving and literal physically painful.I have not been to a theater since "The Passion." I wait until a movie is available on cable or DVD. "The Passion" was much better at home because it could be heard in English and I did not have to read the subtitles as they zipped across the screen. And, I could turn the sound down or on mute depending on the situation.Regarding "Brando", if I attempt to watch it again, I would need to keep it on mute and and keep my eyes closed. If that is what I need to do, what is the point in even trying? Since watching and hearing only 5 minutes of "Marlon", I have taken two very strong prescribed pain medications. No film should inflict pain.
Red_Identity
Creating a documentary around a person's audio recordings must not be an easy task. You have to find the narrative, after all, and you have to specifically choose such a limited amount of recordings that you think could work well in telling that person's life story. But what is more important than that, is giving a glimpse into that person's essence, and that is exactly what I think this film does. There are a lot of things in Brando's life not covered, but then no documentary could do that. What's more interesting than facts is being able to get inside a person's psyche and this very much accomplishes that and to a great, powerful extent. It's simply sublime in its filmmaking aspects as well, definitely a documentary that should stand the test of time (if seen by a wide audience).
arfdawg-1
The Plot. A documentary that utilizes hundreds of hours of audio that Marlon Brando recorded over the course of his life to tell the screen legend's story.Yep.That's what you get.It's a BORE-FEST.Not sure why there are so many good reviews unless they worked on putting this trash together.5 minutes into it I was in excruciating pain. By the 20 minute mark, I wanted drugs.Brando's voice for a good portion of this crap is gurgling like he has a chest full of phlegm. There is absolutely nothing new revealed in this movie.The only thing I found interesting was the occasional shot inside his house or around his grounds. What a mess. Papers all over the floor, landscaping that hadn't been done in years. Reminiscent of the Movie Sunset Blvd.Trust me, unless you are some kind of Brando obsessed nut bag, you are going to be bored silly.
